Volkswagen is expecting new impetus for the market ramp-up of electric mobility in Germany from this Thursday's car summit in the Chancellery. "We have great expectations of the car summit to focus on the topic of e-mobility," said VW spokesman in Saxony, Michael Sommer. The aim must be for electric cars to be "loved by customers". The vehicles themselves are mature, now it's about the maintenance costs.
Sommer named continued vehicle tax exemption for e-cars and a charging price below 50 cents per kilowatt hour as key points. "Politicians need to discuss this," he said. In addition, the public debate about the drive system of the future must be calmed down. "The technological switch from combustion to electric is not a threat, but an opportunity," Sommer emphasized.
